Reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers holds the No. 1 position on the Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artists chart, as well as the Year-End Reggae Albums chart with their greatest hits collection Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers—for the fifth year in a row.
Byron Messia‘s hit song Talibans is now certified gold in the United Kingdom, thirteen months after its release.
Jamaican music, for all its troubles, had an impressive showing last year! Here, we’ve rounded up YouTube’s 40 most-streamed songs from Dancehall artists that kept us moving in 2023.
The year 2023 brought a wave of compelling albums from the Dancehall and Reggae genres. From Elephant Man's energetic "Cool Reminder" to Collie Buddz's polished "Take It Easy," artists showcased their best.
Marvin Sparks delves into the intricacies of creating a hit dancehall song, emphasizing the importance of hooks, authenticity, and international appeal. The author, a London-born expert with deep roots in the genre, critiques the narrow focus on American charts and stresses the need for songs that compel global audiences to dance and feel.
Jamaican artists Shenseea, Popcaan, Byron Messia, Kabaka Pyramid and Valiant, and Trinidad singer Destra Garcia have been nominated for ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ at the upcoming 26th edition of the MOBO Awards.
Jamaican artists Byron Messia, Teejay, Shenseea, Jada Kingdom, Ding Dong and Nadg are all on the lineup for this year’s staging of Hot 97’s Winter Jam.
Legendary Reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers has retained the pole position on the Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artists chart, as well as the Year-End Reggae Albums chart with their greatest hits collection Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers—for the fourth year in a row.
In his latest release, Dear Dancehall, Byron Messia addressed the controversy surrounding his previous remarks about the genre.
It’s been radio silence from the Byron Messia camp in the wake of two new diss tracks – Kyodi’s Yaadman Badness and Teejay’s Unwanted Child.
Two newly released diss tracks mark an ongoing feud between major label artists Teejay and Byron Messia, both of whom have ignited their fan bases following a series of cryptic and stinging Instagram posts aimed at each other.
St. Kitts-based Dancehall artist Byron Messia and producer Wayne Campbell are being sued by Jamaica MVP Imports Limited over alleged damage to the car rental company’s white BMW 316i following an accident in Jamaica.
Grammy Award-winning superstar Sean Paul said he offered a piece of advice that resonated deeply with rising star Byron Messia, who made a splash this year with his hit song, Talibans.
Dancehall artist Byron Messia has earned a Gold certification in Canada for his hit song, Talibans.
Byron Messia‘s hit song Talibans has undeniably made waves this year, but the Jamaican-born Kittitian star’s recent claim that it’s the “biggest song in Dancehall since 2005” has attracted skepticism and outright disagreement from fans and music professionals alike.
Joe Budden, the former rapper turned influential podcaster, has voiced his displeasure over St. Kitts artist Byron Messia‘s decision to share his summer hit Talibans with Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy.
Talibans, the hit song by St. Kitts-based Dancehall artist Byron Messia, has been certified Silver in the United Kingdom, eight months after its release.
A remix of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1974 hit Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), featuring his grandson Skip Marley and Rema, has debuted at No.
Chase & Status and Bou’s Baddadan, featuring regular collaborators IRAH, Flowdan, Trigga and Takura, is making moves on the UK Singles Chart.
Jamaican artists Shenseea and Byron Messia have made their first appearances on three Billboard charts, released this week.